Coward Gw
Key Takeaway
Coward Gw is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12558 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MARIA FEHRENBACH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coward Gw?
Coward Gw is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Coward Gw?
Coward Gw is owned by MARIA FEHRENBACH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coward Gw built?
Coward Gw was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Coward Gw?
Coward Gw serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Coward Gw?
Coward Gw has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Coward Gw last inspected?
Coward Gw was last inspected on May 19, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.